Novembers Doom formed in 1989, but it was not until 1992 that Novembers Doom would receive some attention in the metal world. An early deal with Regress Records, of Italy, allowed Avantgarde Records to hear the band. This demo (Her Tears Drop) was heavy, combined with moods of darkness and despair. The two songs would lead to the release of the band's full length debut CD, Amid Its Hallowed Mirth on Avant Garde and Nuclear Blast. Exploring and expanding, the band added female backing vocals and continued its thick, eerie brand of metal. A compilation track for Pavement Music soon followed. In 1997, Novembers Doom released the EP For Every Leaf That Falls. The album was well received, leading to favourable reviews and response worldwide. Novembers Doom has since released their second full length album Of Sculptured Ivy and Stone Flowers, with Martyr Music Group. This new offering had received rave reviews.
In May of 2000, Novembers Doom entered the recording studio once again, to record the follow up to Of Sculptured Ivy and Stone Flowers. The band has recorded The Knowing with Studio One's Chris Djuricic. The CD is an extension of the previous material, only taking steps in new directions to enhance their already original sound.
In July of 2000, Novembers Doom officially became a member of Dark Symphonies. Realizing the bands potential, they constructed a deal with Martyr Music Group, to include the band on its roster, releasing The Knowing to the public.
Now, with their third full length release receiving praise, and a European licensed release of the CD through Pavement Music, Novembers Doom secured themselves more attention than before.
To Welcome the Fade
In October 2002, Novembers Doom entered the studio to begin work on their second full length of new material for Dark Symphonies. The band's fourth full length album would be entitled To Welcome the Fade, only this time they recruited the talents of the Grammy Award-winning producer, Neil Kernon. Kernon, best known for his work with acts like Hall & Oates, Kansas, Yes, Queensrÿche, Judas Priest, and more recently Nevermore and Cannibal Corpse, brought a new power and clarity to the sound of the band. This album was chosen as the Number One metal album of 2002 in Metal Maniacs magazine by one of its head editors, Novembers Doom was also a featured cover story on their January 2003 issue.
Signing with The End
In 2004, a successful tour in North America with The Gathering eventually leading to a signing with The End Records that summer. The band entered the studio in the fall to record their fifth album, The Pale Haunt Departure. This time around the band enlisted the help of the very respected producer and artist Dan Swanö (Edge of Sanity, Bloodbath and Nightingale) for the mixing duties, and the mastering went to metal guitarist and producer James Murphy (Testament, Obituary and Disincarnate).
In March 2005, The Pale Haunt Departure was released with a tour supporting it. Novembers Doom continues to forge ahead, meshing diverse musical styles and textures in the pursuit of always creating a new and unique listening experience with each new release, while retaining their heavy sound and dark lyrics.
The Novella Reservoir
In June 2006, the band's sixth full-length album, The Novella Reservoir, was announced on The End Records' website. The album will contain eight tracks. It is a follow-up to The Pale Haunt Departure.
Discography
* Her Tears Drop (Demo 1995)
* Amid Its Hallowed Mirth (Full-length 1995)
* For Every Leaf That Falls (EP 1997)
* Of Sculptured Ivy and Stone Flowers (Full-length 1999)
* The Knowing (Full-length, 2000)
* To Welcome the Fade (Full-length 2002)
* Reflecting In Grey Dusk (Best of/Compilation 2004)
* The Pale Haunt Departure (Full-length 2005)
* The Novella Reservoir (Full-length 2007)
* Into Night's Requiem Infernal (Full-length 2009)
* Aphotic (Full-length 2011)
* Bled White (Full Length 2014)
* Hamartia (Full Length 2017)
Scarification
Novembers Doom Lyrics
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Atmosphere of death, ritual inside
Self mutilation begins, ridding my soul of sin
Stripping my life away, forgiveness is all i pray
Scarification, the pleasure is divine
Ripping and tearing apart my flesh
Bleeding until the end of time
Cries of all my sins, pierce my soul with hate
Masochistic scars, my inner self remains
Clouds of fear, circling the ground
Atmosphere of death, ritual inside
The lyrics of Novembers Doom's song "Scarification" portray a theme of self-mutilation and the journey towards redemption through physical pain. The song starts with the description of an atmosphere of death, and the singer is enclosed in a cloud of fear. In an attempt to rid themselves of their sins, they resort to self-mutilation, which brings them pleasure that is divine. This pleasure is derived from the physical pain of ripping and tearing apart their own flesh in an act of scarification.
The lyrics go on to describe the cries of all their sins that pierce their soul with hate. But this masochistic act somehow leaves a scar that heals the inner pain, and the singer is left with the scars of the scars, venturing towards the path of forgiveness. The overall theme of the song is one of redemption, where the pain of self-inflicted scars is used as means to absolve oneself of the sins committed in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Clouds of fear, circling the ground
Anxiety and apprehension shadow me, engrossing my psyche
Atmosphere of death, ritual inside
The air around is thick and heavy, the process is sacrificial
Self mutilation begins, ridding my soul of sin
I start hurting myself to relieve me of my misdeeds
Stripping my life away, forgiveness is all i pray
I feel guilty and unworthy, and seek penance and mercy from the divine
Scarification, the pleasure is divine
Despite the agony, there is a sort of ecstasy in self-harm
Ripping and tearing apart my flesh
I am inflicting deep gashes and cuts on my body
Bleeding until the end of time
I am bleeding profusely, and it seems like it will never stop
Cries of all my sins, pierce my soul with hate
The remembrance of my evil deeds makes me loathe myself
Masochistic scars, my inner self remains
The wounds and scars represent my punitive and punitive self-discipline
Clouds of fear, circling the ground
The terror and angst consume me, leaving me helpless
Atmosphere of death, ritual inside
Everything around me feels funereal and solemn, and the act is ceremonial
Contributed by Benjamin G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.